Inner West Region Dementia Alliance

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Do you have dementia and interested in making the inner west and surrounding suburbs more dementia friendly? 

Burwood Council has collaborated with other organisations and community members to form a Dementia Alliance Working Group, supported by Dementia Australia. Our action plan has a series of goals with specific actions based on community forums held annually and includes:  awareness raising, the built environment, carer support and so much more . 

Our Alliance is interested to speak to you so please contact Sarithya from Burwood Council on 9078 6158 or email sarithya.tuy@burwood.nsw.gov.au .

 

Useful links

  • Dementia Australia

    The National Dementia Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Call: 1800 100 500 Webchat: dementia.org.au/helpline/webchat Email: helpline@dementia.org.au

    Visit the Dementia Australia website

  • Carer Gateway

     To get the support you need contact the Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737. Support includes counselling, connecting with others via support groups or joining on line , coaching, education and referrals.

    Visit the Carer Gateway Website

  • Living Well With Dementia

    A series of workshops presented by Inner West Neighbour Aid held at the 5 Senses Garden on the first and third Wednesday of the month 11am-1pm. For people living with Dementia and their carers. 

    Visit the Inner West Neighbour Aid Website

     

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